Two Months later
It has been Two months since our wedding, Erik has been working day and night to make everything perfect for my performance on opening day, today. I was very nervous almost as nervous as when I preformed in Paris. I felt a little more calm because Erik would be running it instead of managers, but that still didn't calm the nerves I've been having. I'm sure when I'm on stage I won't be nervous anymore but that won't take away the fear I have for afterwards. I have a surprise for Erik after the show and I don't know how he will react.
"Rose."
Erik said knocking on the library door.
"You can come in."
I said back. I love it how he acts like a gentleman knocking before he enters even though it's his home. I sat up in my chair as he knelt beside me. I placed my book down and he held my hand.
"Rose, you know how before you big performance tonight the show girls we be performing?"
"Yes."
"Well I want you to meet our new show girl."
He said helping me stand and turn around to see who was at the door.
My jaw dropped and I gasped.
"Meg!"
I ran to her and we both shared a hug.
"I've missed you so much! How have you and Madam Giry been?"
"Good, well..."
"What do you mean?"
"After you two left the public didn't like Carlotta anymore so she left. Then the managers got very stressed and left as well. We got a new manager named Raoul Vicomte DeChanty, and he was nice but he got very distracted when a young girl named Christine joined the company. And when they got engaged Raoul stopped showing up leaving me and Madam Giry to hold Ballets at the opera house."
"That sound awfully dramatic. I'm sorry we caused such harm on the Opera House."
"No it's quite alright, when Erik wrote us we immediately took the next boat here and left the opera house to Christine and Raoul. I've heard they are doing quite and are actually coming to watch you preform tonight."
"Tonight?! My god is everyone that's important in the world coming tonight."
I said holding my head and sitting back in the chair. Erik came to my side and Meg pulled up a chair to sit next to me.
"My Angel, you will do perfectly tonight. The new song I wrote for you is my best work and I know you will achieve great success."
"How does this Vicomte know who I am?"
"I invited him here."
Erik said.
"You what? Why?"
"I would like to meet them and hopefully form a friendship. Maybe one day it will help us."
"Is there anyone else that I haven't met coming tonight?"
I said laughing.
"Well I invited my friend Nadir Ahadi. He was one of my friends growing up in Persia. He wanted to meet my Wife."
"My god I almost forgot you two got married."
Meg laughed.
I laughed then leaned on Erik's shoulder.
"I don't know how I'm going to do this tonight. There is so much going on it's unbelievable."
"I know you will be great and will impress anyone that has their doubts."
I smiled then kissed his cheek.
"Meg would you excuse me and Erik for one minute."
"I have to get going anyway or else my mother will throw me in the ocean."
We both laughed then she exited.
I looked back at Erik. I slowly slid off his mask and set it down on my lap.
"Has it gotten any better?"
"Barely, The marks on my neck are permanent. Also the huge gash has grown darker almost black."
I looked at it and I gasped.
"What?!"
"Erik it has grown to your hair line and it is now black. How does this grow I don't understand."
"I don't know either but it's not stopping."
I gently put my hand on his cheek. And kissed the scar from his days in the freak show.
"You know we can always go get surgery to fit it."
He said quietly.
I looked up to him and saw for the first time pain in his eyes.
"Erik, do you really want to do that? You know I'll support your decision either way but do you think it has come to that?"
"Yes. I want to leave my past behind and get this taken care of."
"If you are then leave the lines on your neck."
"Why?"
He asked bewildered.
"Because it's sexy, especially when you get angry or frustrated."
I whispered in his ear. I could tell he got a little flustered but quickly recovered and wrapped his arms around my back.
"You know Mrs. Destler you have seemed quite bold since we arrived here."
"Am I being Bold? I'm sorry I didn't even notice."
I said jokingly. He chuckled.
"I have to start getting ready, what do you suggest Mr. Destler?"
I said getting up, handing him his mask, then walking with him down the hall to our room. I sat at my dresser as he stood behind me and looked at me adoringly.
"You should wear the sleeveless pink dress with this."
Suddenly he pulled something out on his pocket. He put his hands around my neck and slowly revealed a new gorgeous black and gold necklace. I gasped as he hooked it and set his hands on my shoulders.
"O Erik you spoil me."
"Who else do I have to spoil besides you my dear."
He kissed my cheek gently as I admired the new necklace.
"I'll meet you back stage in a few moment my darling."
He nodded then left.
I finished getting ready and made it backstage right before Meg was about to go on.
Me and Erik watched as Meg made her American debut. When she finished Meg came off stage and hugged me and Madam Giry, I stepped up to the wings as Ms. Fleck, Dr. Gangle, and Mr. Squlech announced my name.
After they stepped off I walked in stage and looked out at the crowd of people. As the music started I felt all my nerves go away as the music started. I smiled then began.

"Who knows when love begins?
Who knows what makes it start?
One day it's simply there,
Alive inside in your heart.
It slips into your thoughts,
It infiltrates your soul,
It takes you by surprise,
Then seizes full control.
Try to deny it,
And try to protest,
But love won't let you go,
Once you've been possessed.

Love never dies.
Love never falters.
Once it has spoken,
Love is yours.
Love never fades.
Love never alters.
Hearts may get broken,
Love endures...
Hearts may get broken,
Love endures.

And soon as you submit,
Surrender flesh and bone,
That love takes on a life much bigger than your own.
It uses you at whim and drives you to despair.
And forces you to feel more joy than you can bear.
Love gives you pleasure,
And love brings you pain!
And yet, when both are gone,
Love will still remain.

Once it has spoken,
Love is yours.
Love never dies,
Love never alters,
Hearts may get broken,
Love endures...
Hearts may get broken.

Love never dies!
Love will continue!
Love keeps on beating when you're gone!
Love never dies once it is in you!
Life may be fleeting,
Love lives on...
Life may be fleeting,
Love lives on."

As I finish the crowd erupts and stands up to Applauded. Erik smiled then walks on stage to thank everyone. Then the cast comes on to take their bows and soon the entire house is full of cheering and clapping. I can't help but have tears of joy. Erik holds me and I hug him tightly. After the curtain closes the cast runs off to have an after party as me, Erik, and Madam Giry go to Thank the special guests.

"Madam Destler, you were absolutely amazing! I am very honored to meet you."
A man said coming up to me and Erik. He kissed my hand and Erik smiled.
"Nadir my dear friend how have you been?"
"Good, I'm very happy I took you up on your offer to help run Phantasma."
"It just surprised me that you left Persia."
Erik laughed.
"Rose have you seen..."
Meg started then noticed Nadir.
"My mother."
"Yes she talking to the stage manager."
I saw as Nadir looked up and made eye contact with Meg. Me and Erik could practically see the sparks ignite.
"Hello, I'm Nadir Ahadi."
"Margaret Giry."
"I loved your performance tonight you have a lot of talent."
"Thank you."
She said blushing.
"Miss. Giry would you like to see the other sights of Phantasma with me tonight?"
"Yes that would be quite lovely."
She said taking his hand and leaving. I smiled at Erik who was looking at me with child like eyes.
"They remind me of how we acted."
He said.
"Yes especially on our trip around Europe."
He nodded then kissed my forehead.

"Monsieur DeChanty."
Erik greeted them as they walked up to us.
"Monsieur Destler this is my Wife Christine DeChanty."
"Hello."
I greeted her.
"Your performance tonight was spectacular Mrs. Destler."
"Please call me Rose."
"Well Rose since our husbands are making a business deal why don't we make a deal of our own."
"What do you have in mind?"
"Well I was thinking that maybe while me and Raoul are still here in America we could preform together."
"That sounds amazing! How long will you two be staying here?"
"Another week. We have to head back soon because I'm about three months pregnant."
"Congratulations Christine. But I will absolutely talk to Erik about it, I bet he would love to have two Paris singers preform in his Opera House."
We both laughed.
"How long have you and your husband been married?"
She asked sweetly.
"Two months."
"Are you planning on any children?"
"Well, can I tell you something that I haven't told Erik yet?"
"Of course."
"Tonight after we are finished talking to everyone I was going to tell him that I'm five weeks pregnant."
"My goodness! Congratulations!"
"Thank you."
As we finished talking Erik and Raoul walked back over to us.
"Erik, do you think that maybe this Friday Me and Christine could preform a Duet?"
"That sounds lovely!"
"Well we have to get going, have a good night Mr. and Mrs. Destler."
Raoul said holding Christine's hand and walking out.
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"O What a night."
I said exhausted as I sat on the edge of our bed.
Erik came up to me and took off my necklace, earrings, and he brought me My night dress.
"Erik. What are you doing?"
I laughed as he started to unpin my hair and brush it.
"I'm treating my beloved wife like a queen. You preformed amazingly tonight and I want to take care of you."
He said untying my dress and corset. I slipped on my nightdress and returned the favor by helping Erik undress. As he got his night clothes on I stood in front of him feeling scared to do what I've been planing all day.
"Rose what's wrong?"
"Erik I have to tell you something."
Why am I so scared?! Fine I'll just say it.
"Erik, I'm pregnant."
His eyes lit up with excitement.
"Really Rose?!"
I nodded then he picked me up and spun me around.
"I've never been more happy in my life. I can't believe it I'm going to be a father."
He kissed me deeply and picked me up bridal style. He gently set me in the bed. I looked at him lovingly as he kissed my belly.
"Erik your going to be a wonderful father of two."
"What?"
"Erik I'm having twins."